Quick Reference Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beauty and Beauty

Chapter 10 Moisturizing and wrinkle-removing—the appearance stays on forever, and the way to avoid wrinkles depends on nourishing yin (2)
【Production】Wash wolfberries, put them in a pot and boil, add japonica rice and cook at the same time, when the rice is extremely rotten, add honey and serve.This porridge is a dry product of wolfberry fruit, which is sold in general supermarkets and shopping malls (the quality produced in Ning-Xia is the best, red and big), and it is nutritious and tastes good when eaten raw.For women in the workplace, buy it and carry it with you, it can be used as a beauty-enhancing snack, and you can eat it at your fingertips.But it should not exceed 30 grams per day.

The "bear's paw" for beauty and wrinkle removal

Pig's trotters are also called pig's feet and trotters.Containing rich collagen protein, it is known as "beauty food" and "delicacy similar to bear's paw".

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet and salty in taste, flat in nature; returns spleen, stomach, kidney channel.

【Efficacy】Replenishing weakness, replenishing kidney essence, and strengthening the waist and spine.

[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine] According to "Suixiju Diet Spectrum", it can "fill the kidney essence and strengthen the waist and feet, nourish the gastric juice to smooth the skin, grow muscles to heal ulcers, help blood vessels to fill milk, especially nourishing compared with meat." Han Dynasty The famous doctor Zhang Zhong takes it once in the morning, and the dosage can be taken according to personal preference.

Nourishes yin and nourishes kidney, moistens skin, eliminates wrinkles, nourishes stomach and harmonizes body.

There is a "pig skin prescription" in Jingjing, which points out that the skin on the pig's trotters has the effect of "harmonizing blood vessels and moisturizing the skin".

【Modern research】Modern nutrition research shows that,

Trotters contain more protein, fat and carbohydrates, and contain calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and other beneficial ingredients.A large amount of collagen protein can be converted into gelatin during cooking.Gelatin has a network space structure, it can combine a lot of water, enhance the physiological metabolism of cells, effectively improve the physiological functions of the body and the water storage function of skin tissue cells, so that the cells can be moisturized, keep them moist, prevent premature skin wrinkles, and delay skin aging. the aging process.

Do it yourself

[Materials] 1 pair of fresh trotters, appropriate amount of red dates and wolfberry.

[Production] After washing the pig's feet, scald them with boiling water and remove them.Put half a pot of water in the pot, add some red dates and wolfberries, and simmer for 1 hour on low heat.After the soup turns yellow, add salt, chicken essence, and minced green onion to drink the soup while it is hot.Take out the pig's trotters, remove the bones, put the skin and meat back into the pot and cook with the remaining soup, take them out and put them on a flat plate, cover them with plastic wrap, and put them in the freezer layer of the refrigerator. Take it out after 1-20 minutes, the pork knuckle skin jelly is ready, cut it into small pieces with a knife, and you can eat it.

efficacy
Pig trotters are rich in collagen, while red dates nourish Qi and blood.The boiled soup and skin jelly can be eaten once a week for a period of time, and it will have a good effect on reducing wrinkles. In addition, it also has the effect of breast enhancement and mouth beautification, which can increase the fullness of the breasts and the elasticity of the face , to develop a natural good complexion.

Eggs, a nutritious and nourishing beauty food

Eggs are one of the important foods in people's diet. Its protein is high-quality animal protein, which is easier for the body to absorb. It is an ideal food for the elderly, children, pregnant women, sick and infirm.It is also a beauty product.

[meridian distribution of property and flavor] sweet in taste, flat in nature; returns spleen, stomach meridian.

[Efficacy] It can nourish the middle and nourish Qi, nourish!Healthy sleep and moisturizing and anti-wrinkle effects.

[Records of Traditional Chinese Medicine] It is recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Egg white, its qi is clear, and its nature is slightly cold; egg yolk, its qi is muddy, and its nature is warm; egg is used for both yellow and its nature. If the essence is insufficient, it can be replenished with qi. , those who are deficient in shape, supplement it with blood, eggs also regulate qi and blood, so it can clear qi." "Herbal Zaixin" records: "Chicken yellow, nourishing the middle and nourishing qi, nourishing the kidney and nourishing yin."

[Modern research] Modern medical research shows that eggs contain protein, phospholipids, iron and a variety of vitamins, etc., and are quite rich in nutrients. The effect of skin smoothing, wrinkle removal and whitening is very obvious.Every 100 grams of egg yolk contains 150 milligrams of iron, and the beauty of ruddy complexion is inseparable from iron.

Make beauty and medicinal meals by yourself.

[Materials] 2 fresh eggs, jujube (- grams, brown sugar amount.

【Production】Wash the jujube and remove the core, add a large bowl of water, when the jujube is cooked, add the eggs, do not stir, cook for a while, add brown sugar and drink.Can be eaten frequently.

Invigorate qi and blood, moisten the skin, and nourish the appearance.It is suitable for those with rough skin, wrinkled and complexion.

(Section [-]) Herbal mask DIY, do your own beautiful things

With the infestation of life, the elasticity and water retention of the skin decrease, and it will lose its elasticity, become thinner and aging, and form wrinkles.Therefore, as a beauty-loving woman, you must take care of your skin frequently and use a homemade herbal mask to resist wrinkles.

TCM Herbal Anti-Wrinkle Mask
[Materials] 50 grams each of Angelica dahurica, Bai Po, and Atractylodes macrocephala, 15 grams each of Bai Fuling and Asarum, 1 gram of Baizi, 2 grams of Bletilla striata, appropriate amount of honey.

【Production】Wash and dry the above-mentioned Chinese medicine, grind it into powder, add honey to make a thick paste.

【Usage】Apply on face.

efficacy
Qibai ointment has a good whitening effect, in addition to removing fine lines and achieving anti-aging.

[Materials] 50 grams each of angelica, salvia, astragalus, angelica, and white monkshood, 15 grams of ginseng, 25 grams of Tianqi, and 1 egg.

[Production] Grind the medicine into powder, take an egg, filter out the yolk, add the medicine powder into the egg white and stir well.

【Law】Only available.After applying the face, it can be washed off with water after 0.5-1 hours.

efficacy
Anti-wrinkle effect
Whitening, anti-wrinkle, nourishing skin.

Skincare Anti-Wrinkle Mask!Egg white is used as the thickening agent.Egg whites will evaporate faster, and the skin will feel tight after a short period of time.At this time, the mask should be washed off immediately, otherwise the skin will be tense for a long time and fine lines will appear.

[Materials] Astragalus 15 grams.Barley, Yunling, cuttlefish bone each 50 grams.

【Preparation】Leave the above medicines with appropriate amount of water for 45 minutes, remove the residue and take the liquid for later use.

[Usage] When using, first absorb the medicinal solution with a mask paper, apply on the face for 15-20 minutes, and then wash the face with clean water.It is recommended to do it once a week.

efficacy
Moisturizing, tightening the skin, whitening and removing spots, moisturizing and anti-wrinkle.Astragalus has the effect of replenishing qi. By replenishing qi, it can strengthen the blood circulation of the face, promote the self-biochemistry of body fluid, and nourish the internal organs; barley and Yunling can reduce dampness in the skin, and with cuttlefish bone that can tighten the skin, it will Moisturizing, whitening and anti-wrinkle all in one.If you want to moisturize some more, you can add honey to make the skin more elastic.

[Materials] 1 piece of aloe vera, 3 tsp each of black sesame and honey.

[Production] Remove the thorns and skin of the aloe vera, cut it into sections, and put it into a juicer to extract the juice; grind the black sesame seeds into powder, and stir well with the aloe vera juice and honey.

[Usage] After cleansing the face, apply this mask evenly on the face, avoiding the eyes and lips.

efficacy
It can moisturize the skin, add moisture to the skin, remove wrinkles and moisturize the skin, and delay aging.

(Section [-]) Meridian wrinkle removal, shiatsu massage to drive away the imprint of vicissitudes
According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, some fine lines and even wrinkles on the muscles and limbs can be "pressed" away.For any wrinkles that you care about, you can use acupressure massage and meridian massage to promote blood circulation and achieve the effect of smoothing wrinkles.

Wrinkle removal, shiatsu massage + meridian massage
Tuina massage therapy of traditional Chinese medicine, in addition to facial acupoint massage, focuses on acupoint massage around wrinkles.

Method: Use the thumb and middle finger to press "Tianrong Point" and "Tianchuang Point" at the same time, press or rub "Renying Point", "Futu Point" and "Tianchuang Point" with the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.

At the same time, massage the lower body parts, massage the "Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian" 3-5 times from top to bottom, tap 3-5 times, and then massage the "Foot Three Yin Meridian" from bottom to top 3-5 times, Tap 3-5 times, and tap "Zusanli" and "Sanyinjiao" for about 30 seconds each.

Before going to bed at night, apply a layer of high-moisturizing massage cream or olive oil on the face (it must be thick), and use finger pads to massage from the lower jaw in a V shape to the root of the ear, and press the eye bag area toward the end of the eye Pull gently.Then pull the massage cream from the tip of the nose to the bridge of the nose with both hands, and then from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose, and massage repeatedly.Use the pads of your fingers to apply a little force from between the eyebrows toward the center of the forehead to soothe the muscles.Then use fingertips to massage from the center of the forehead to both sides, centering on the underside of the nose, and lightly pull the muscles toward the corners of the mouth. After massaging, wash your face with warm water, then apply toner, lotion, and night cream before going to bed.If you stick to this, your wrinkles will become lighter and lighter.

Laughter lines ("horizontal fine lines") can be produced when smiling or expressive, and "super fine lines" are produced when angry or painful.Facial wrinkles are a mirror that reflects your inner world. If you must leave wrinkles, please leave beautiful smile lines.

Massage to get rid of wrinkles around the eyes
Apply an appropriate amount of eye cream to the area with more wrinkles around the eyes, so as to cover the eyes.Spread evenly with ring finger in circular motions.

Cut an appropriate size of plastic wrap and paste it on the top of the eye cream, and remove it after about 5 minutes.The method of applying fresh-keeping film to the face can make the active ingredients penetrate into the skin.

Make a V shape with the index finger and middle finger of the right hand, then press against the end of the right eye, spread the two fingers apart, and use the middle finger of the left hand to gently moisten the wrinkled part like a circle with the middle finger of the left eye. Do the same in the same way.

Promote blood circulation as a countermeasure to remove "small wrinkles" on the lower eyelid.Use the middle finger and ring finger to touch the lower eyelid, stroke from the inner corner of the eye to the temple, along the eye socket bone.Repeat 3 times.

Massage the upper eyelid to remove swelling.Put the pulp of the thumb against the bone depression in the inner corner of the upper eyelid, then stroke and slide to the temple and press the acupuncture point.Repeat 3 times.

Pat the eye cream into the inside.Use the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger to massage the lower eyelid gently and rhythmically.Slightly expands the area and massages the skin around the eyes evenly.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Wrinkle Removal—Difficult but Effective

Chinese medicine believes that wrinkles can be removed through acupuncture and moxibustion.

To remove wrinkles on the forehead, you can choose "Touwei Point", "Yangbai Point", "Toulinqi Point", "Yintang Point" and "Ashi Point" as the main points.

To remove crow's feet at the corners of the eyes, you can choose the main points "Temple", "Sizhu Hole", "Jiaosun Point" and "Ashi Point".

To remove wrinkles on the nasolabial area, you can choose the main points "Yingxiang Point", "Sibai Point", "Xiaguan Point" and "Ashi Point".

For removing wrinkles on the neck, choose "Fengchi Point", "Yifeng Point", "Futu Point" and "Ashi Point" as the main points.

While acupuncture and moxibustion are the main points, "Zhongwan point", "Zusanli point", "Quchi point" and "Hegu point" can also be used as auxiliary points.

Specific method: the main point is used to reduce the method, and the auxiliary points are used to supplement the method. The Ashi point is the part of the wrinkle, and the needle is inserted along the direction of the wrinkle, and the needle is inserted between the subcutaneous fat and the muscle layer.Use 32-gauge needle or beauty needle, lightly puncture, leave the needle for 30-60 minutes, and then add moxibustion.1 time every other day, 20 times as a course of treatment.

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